2v2, Finishing the Attack

Guest Coach: Christian Elizondo, Huntington Beach Futbol Club, U9 

Organization

Field 20y x 20y. 2v2 game without goalkeepers.

The goal scoring team stays on the field and become defenders. Two new players from the team that just got scored on immediately start to attack and a new 2v2. Game maximum 45 seconds long. Countdown start after 30 seconds. Both teams come off the field if a goal is not scored after 45 seconds. Each team gets a point when they score. Who gets 5 points first? 

Duration of activity; 10 - 15 minutes. 

Coaching Points:

• Take shots, look to hit the target.
• Take on opponent 1v1 to shoot or pass.
• Make quick decisions, look for opening to shoot, find space. 
• Reaction in transition.
• Ask open ended questions: Where is the space? When can you look to shoot? 

Variation: 

• Play with goalkeeper.